deliverable

American  

[dih-liv-er-uh-buhl] / dɪˈlɪv ər ə bəl /

adjective

1. capable of delivery.

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noun

1. something that can be done, especially something that is a realistic expectation.

   The corporation says that making a profit this year is a deliverable.

2. something, as merchandise, that is or can be delivered, especially to fulfill a contract.

   All deliverables are to be shipped within 30 days.

Other Word Forms

• deliverability noun
• undeliverable adjective

Etymology

Origin of deliverable

First recorded in 1745–55; deliver + -able

Example Sentences

As Gosling told BBC Sport before the Games got under way, "we've punched way above our weight in terms of the deliverables".

From BBC

Available in four trim packages, the Tiguan puts hospitality high on the list of deliverables.

From The Wall Street Journal

About $800 million is already tied to projects with “clear plans, clear accountability, and clear deliverable dates,” management said.

From Barron's

Looking at futures contracts deliverable this summer, they project prices may remain elevated, but still below their previous forecast.

From MarketWatch

He estimated at the time that it would be 12 to 18 months before those inventories would be completely drawn down for deliverable silver.

From MarketWatch